University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in History and Legal Studies
The Master of Arts in History and Legal Studies in Law and Legal Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in History and Legal Studies offered by the University of Aberdeen
History and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past, with a closer look at the law, including UK, European and international law, how it affects our lives today and issues both topical and controversial. You will add legal knowledge to the transferable skills you will gain and be a sought-after Aberdeen graduate for a wide range of careers.History research at Aberdeen is rated top in Scotland for its impact and 2nd in the UK, in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (as ranked by Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores), with teaching rated ‘Highly Satisfactory’ in the last national quality assessment and student satisfaction of 95%.You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia and enthralled by our wonderful collections of historic treasures collected by distinguished alumni over the centuries.Our Law school has an outstanding reputation, ranked 12th in the UK out of more than 90 law schools, positioned in the top five for graduate prospects and scores an impressive 95% for student satisfaction.You will add value to your studies in History by exploring what law teaches us about a society, including looking at European and international law and topical issues including human rights within the EU.Studying law develops important academic qualities including clear, careful and independent thinking, adding value to your research and critical analysis skills from History and opening wide career options in the world of business, NGOs, charities, development, government service, marketing and much more.
What You'll Study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesLegal System (LS1025)Foundations of Private Law (LS1022)Academic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Making History (HI1027)
Optional CoursesSelect 30 credit points from level 1 Legal Studies courses and 30 credit points from level 1 courses in History and/or History of Art. Plus further credit points from non-LS courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.LS1523 - Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution (15 credits)Criminal Law (LS1020)Case Studies on Law in Society (LS1026)Contract (LS1520)English Criminal Law (LS1527)Introduction to English Legal System (LS1528)Delict and Unjustified Enrichment (LS1536)UK Constitutional Law (LS1537)Year 2
Optional CoursesSelect 60 credits from level 2 courses in History, plus 60 credits from level 1 and 2 Legal Studies courses.LS2533 - Business Law (15 credits)Criminal Law (LS1020)Case Studies on Law in Society (LS1026)Eu Institutions and Law (LS2026)Public International Law (LS2032)Administrative Law and Civil Liberties (LS2033)Contract (LS1520)English Criminal Law (LS1527)Introduction to English Legal System (LS1528)Delict and Unjustified Enrichment (LS1536)UK Constitutional Law (LS1537)Commercial Organisations and Insolvency (LS2525)Introduction to Legal Theory (LS2527)Succession and Trusts (LS2528)Private International Law (LS2532)Tort in A Comparative Context (LS2537)Introduction to Comparative Law (LS2536)Comparative Law II: the Romano - Germanic Tradition (LS2540)Year 3
Compulsory CoursesThinking History (HI356J)
Optional CoursesSelect a further 30 credit points from level 3 courses in History, plus 60 credit points from Legal Studies LX Honours courses.Christianity in Scotland: History & Theology of the Church in Scotland (DR302F)History of Medicine (ME33HM)Scottish Revivals (DR355D)Italian Mural Painting and the Making of Visual Cultures, 1400 - 1500 (HA351A)Romantic Revivals: Medievalism, C. 1790 - 1890 (HA3099)Year 4
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in History (HI4516)Dissertation in Legal Studies (LX4025) AND History in Practice II (HI4518)Select one History Special Subject Course (listed below), plus a further 30 credit points from level 4 courses in Legal Studies.Undergraduate Dissertation in History (HI4516)Dissertation (LX4025)History in Practice (HI4518)Special Sub: Enlightenment Compared: Ireland, Scotland, Central Europe (HI4003)Special Sub.: the Thirty Years' War (HI4004)Special Subject: Women and Men (HI4007)Special Sub:european Constitutional Monarchies in the Long 19thcentury (HI4023)Special Subject: History of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict (HI4025)Special Sub.: Britain and Revolutionary Russia 1917 - 1924 (HI4012)Special Subject: Myths of the North (HI4026)